Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Attempted Murder
DATE/TIME:	November 17, 2014 @ 3:50 PM
LOCATION:	920 N. Ventura Rd.
VICTIM(S):	Juvenile, male Oxnard Resident
SUSPECT(S):	Hispanic Male, light complexion, 180-200 pounds
PREPARED BY:	Detective Jonathan Ballow
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Jamie Miranda 805-385-7665 jamie.miranda@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On November 17, 2014 at about 3:50 PM, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a report of a stabbing victim in the 1300 block of Edgewood Way. When officers arrived they contacted a 16 year old male victim with multiple stab wounds. He was transported to VCMC where he was listed in critical but stable condition.

Officers were able to determine that the crime occurred to the rear of Albertsons located at 920 N. Ventura Rd. Officers searched the area but were unable to locate any suspects. One of the suspects was described as a Hispanic male, light complexion and weighs approximately 180-200 pounds. Based on the preliminary investigation this incident does not appear to be related to the recent homicide that occurred on November 13, 2014 at Sierra Linda Park.

If anyone has further information about this incident, they are encouraged to call Detective Jaime Miranda at (805) 385-7665. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11/17/14, 2100 hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police Department to Offer Start Smart Class for Teen Drivers in 2016
PREPARED BY:	Traffic Officer Mike Wood, (805) 385-7749 mike.wood@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Traffic Service Assistant Jose Rodriguez, StartSmart@Oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
The Oxnard Police Department is excited to announce additional Start Smart teenage driver safety classes. Oxnard’s Start Smart program is funded by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and developed in partnership with the California Highway Patrol. Since the launch of this program in the City of Oxnard, over 200 students have attended the courses and it has also been presented at two local high schools.

The Start Smart program provides focused traffic safety information for new and future teen drivers and their parents and/or guardians. The course offers interactive and innovative lecture including discussions on traffic laws, defensive driving, common collision factors, collision avoidance tips, DUI awareness and making the appropriate decisions before and while driving a motor vehicle. This educational program aims to reduce the number of injuries and deaths among teenagers as a result of traffic collisions. Traffic collisions are the leading cause of death for people aged 15-20.

The next free class will be held on Tuesday, January 26^th, 2016, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 300 W. Third Street in Oxnard. Additional classes are scheduled for March 22^nd, May 24^th and July 26^th. For more information or to schedule your attendance, please contact Traffic Service Assistant Jose Rodriguez via e-mail at StartSmart@Oxnardpd.org.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 23, 2015 / 1400 Hours

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	UPDATE Fatal Hit and Run Traffic Collision (Vehicle/Pedestrian)
DATE/TIME:	January 11, 2016 / 6:30 p.m. Date of Collision: January 6, 2016 / 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	Wooley Road at Richmond Avenue
DRIVER:	Annette Marie Garcia Aragon, 30 years old, Moorpark Resident
PEDESTRIAN:	Angelina Marie Lees, 37 years old, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Ricardo Vazquez, Traffic Sergeant (805) 385-7847 ricardo.vazquez@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Jamie Brown (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

UPDATE:

On January 11, 2016 at approximately 1457 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department arrested Annette Marie Garcia Aragon in regards to the traffic collision which occurred on January 6, 2016. Aragon was booked into the Ventura County Jail for failing to remain at the scene of a fatal traffic collision and child endangerment.

The pedestrian involved in the collision was identified as Angelina Marie Lees, a 37-year-old Oxnard resident.

Traffic investigators are still conducting an ongoing investigation. Anyone who has information about this collision is urged to contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749 or via email at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org.

On January 6, 2016, at about 5:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department and EMS responded to a hit and run traffic collision involving a vehicle and a female pedestrian. The collision occurred at the intersection of Wooley Road and Richmond Avenue.

Preliminary investigation indicates that an unknown vehicle collided into the pedestrian near the intersection. After the collision, the driver fled in the vehicle in an unknown direction. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

It is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs are factors in the collision. The collision is still under investigation.

If anyone has information about this collision, please contact Senior Officer Jamie Brown at 805-385-7749 or via email at jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 6, 2015 / 2330 hours

John Crombach
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Narcotic Arrest
DATE/TIME:	3/28/10 @ 2350 hours
LOCATION:	Gonzales Road @ C Street
VICTIM(S):	Officer Floriano Officer Stevens
SUSPECT(S):	Jose Gil, 39, Port Hueneme Resident
WITNESS(ES):	None
SUSPECT VEHICLE(S):	1996 Toyota Camry
LOSS:	N/A
PREPARED BY:	Sgt. Steven Moore
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	David Keith, PIO

DETAILS:

At 2350 hours on 3/28/10 Officer Floriano and Officer Stevens were on patrol in a black and white police unit. They observed a Toyota Camry driving near Gonzales Road and Oxnard Boulevard with an inoperative rear light. The officers initiated a traffic stop but the suspect vehicle did not stop immediately. The suspect vehicle made two right turns eventually stopping on C Street north of Gonzales Road. As the officers approached the driver, Jose Gil, they observed him remove some objects from beside the driver seat and place these objects into his mouth. Gil was removed from the vehicle and placed into a prone position on the roadway. Gil eventually spit the objects out which turned out to be .4 grams of narcotics. Additional narcotics were also located inside the vehicle. Gil was arrested for transporting narcotics, under the influence of narcotics, evading police and resisting and/or delaying a police officer.

An investigation is continuing.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Hot Prowl Burglary
DATE/TIME:	November 26, 2014 at 12:45 pm
LOCATION:	300 Block of Infinidad Street
VICTIM(S):	14 year old female 16 year old female
SUSPECT(S):	Unknown Hispanic Male
PREPARED BY:	Detective Lucy Buttell
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Detective Lucy Buttell (805) 385-7594

DETAILS:

On November 26, 2014 at 12:45 pm, Oxnard Police Officers received a call of a burglary in progress. Officers learned that there were two female juveniles inside of the residence. Officers arrived and learned that the suspect fled prior to police arrival. These types of burglary are known as “hot prowls” and are inherently dangerous. These are burglaries that occur while the victims are in their homes.

Attached is a sketch compiled with the assistance of witnesses in the area. Investigators are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.

The Oxnard Police Department wants to remind residents to exercise caution and continue to utilize the crime prevention tips we have been sharing throughout the year. These tips are part of our ongoing Operation Safer and Stronger initiative and can be found on our Department website, Facebook page, and on Nextdoor.com.

Lock all windows and doors at night when you leave your residence or vehicle unattended.
Close all of your windows-thieves can open vehicles and access homes through the smallest of openings.
Don’t forget to set your residential alarm if you have one.
To avoid obstruction, keep your landscaping trimmed.
The best crime prevention tool ever invented is a GOOD NEIGHBOR! One of the best crime fighting teams are neighbors working in conjunction with the police department, and reporting all suspicious activity.
Report any suspicious activity or persons to the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740.

We believe it is still possible that there may have been additional incidents such as these that have gone unreported by potential victims. We want to encourage anyone that has information about these incidents or any related incidents to call the Oxnard Police at (805) 385-3921. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477.

You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11-26-14/ 1915 hours

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 11-26-14/ 1915 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Memorial Day Weekend Holiday DUI Crackdown
DATE/TIME:	May 23 through May 26, 2014
LOCATION:	County of Ventura
PREPARED BY:	Brian Woolley, Traffic Sergeant, (805) 385-7847 brian.woolley@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Manuel Perez, Traffic Officer, (805) 385-7750 manuel.perez@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS: The Avoid the 14 DUI Task Force is deploying officers this holiday weekend at DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoints and DUI Saturation Patrols countywide to stop and arrest drunk or drugged drivers and to heighten awareness of the deadly combination that alcohol, drugs, and driving can have on this first holiday weekend of the summer season.

Along with warm weather and start of the vacation season, it’s also the season for college and high school graduations. The start of the summer season on this 3-day holiday weekend will find law enforcement reminding everyone to make plans now for those weekend trips and celebrations. Make sure to use a ‘Designated Sober Driver’ to prevent arrest or worse, a deadly driving tragedy.

The County’s DUI Task Force kicks off Friday night by deploying DUI/Driver’s License checkpoints in the cities of Ventura and Oxnard with special DUI saturation patrols deploying over the weekend in the cities of Ojai, Moorpark, Camarillo, Simi Valley, Fillmore, Thousand Oaks and Oxnard. The California Highway Patrol is also deploying all available officers Memorial Day weekend onto freeways and county roads as part of their maximum enforcement period.

Over the 2013 Memorial Day weekend, the Oxnard Police Department investigated 31 traffic collisions. Only one of them involved a drunk driver and fortunately, no injuries were involved.

In addition to the Memorial Day DUI crackdown, law enforcement nationwide is looking to stop and ticket those who have failed to buckle up or secure young passengers. Remember, Click It or Ticket!

Funding for the Avoid DUI Task Force is by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Avoid Task Force will deploy checkpoints and DUI patrols next during the Independence Day Holiday and for the summer August/Labor Day DUI Mobilization.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 5/21/14, 1215 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Robbery incident, shooting victim
DATE/TIME:	10-22-14 / 2145 hours
LOCATION:	Charles Street/Campbell Way Oxnard, Ca
VICTIM(S):	Male Oxnard resident, name withheld
SUSPECT(S):	(2) male Hispanics, mid 20’s, medium build, one armed with a handgun.
PREPARED BY:	Sergeant Jeff McGreevy, 385-7600
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett, Violent Crimes Unit, 385-7600

DETAILS: On the above date and time, Oxnard Police officers responded to Charles Street and Campbell Way regarding a shooting victim. The initial investigation indicates that the victim was outside his home talking on his phone when he was approached by two men. The men attempted to rob him by demanding he give them his personal belongings. The victim refused and at some point, one of the suspects produced a handgun and shot the victim. The two suspects fled on foot and the victim ran inside his home to get help. The victim was transported via ambulance to a local hospital for treatment of his gunshot wound. He underwent surgery and is listed in critical condition.

If anyone has any information related to this incident, please contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740. If you wish to remain anonymous, you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10-23-14/ 0030hrs.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	12-27-14 / 0259 hours
LOCATION:	1400 block Pine Street Oxnard, Ca
SUSPECT(S):	17 year old male juvenile, name withheld
PREPARED BY:	Jeff McGreevy, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Sergeant Alex Arnett, Violent Crimes Unit, 385-7600

DETAILS:

On 12-27-14, at 0259 hours, an officer observed a young man on Pine Street near Watt Avenue and attempted to make contact with him. The 17 year old juvenile immediately fled on foot and hid in a nearby doorway. The suspect was detained without incident and questioned about why he ran away. During the conversation, the officer realized that he had discarded a loaded handgun in the doorway. The juvenile was arrested and lodged into the Juvenile Justice Center for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.

In an effort to address the increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger Initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crime Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons within the city. The objective of this initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.

Persons with additional information may call the Violent Crimes Hotline at (805) 982-7070, or contact the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. Persons can also visit the website http://www.venturacountycrimestopper.org/contact.aspx.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12-27-14 / 0440 hours

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Arrest of Post Release Offender for Felony Evading and Possession of Narcotics
DATE/TIME:	December 28, 2014, 4:30 p.m.
LOCATION:	Ventura Road and Anna Way, Oxnard, CA
SUSPECT(S):	Brandon Guerra, 30 years, Oxnard resident Ruben Martinez, 23 years, Oxnard resident Crystal Sapien, 26 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Wilkie
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Senior Officer Wilkie, 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

On December 28, 2014, at about 4:30 p.m., members from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit attempted to stop a vehicle in the area of Ventura Road and Anna Way for traffic violations. The vehicle immediately fled and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle collided with a curb in the area of Ebony Drive and Lions Gate Drive rendering the vehicle inoperative. The driver, Brandon Guerra, fled from the vehicle and was apprehended a short distance away. The passengers, Ruben Martinez and Crystal Sapien, were detained at the stop.

Guerra was arrested for felony evading of police officers and possession of methamphetamine, Ruben Martinez was arrested for an outstanding warrant, and Crystal Sapien was arrested for narcotics paraphernalia.
Guerra is currently in the Post Release Offender Program, created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – which was effective October 1, 2011. This program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The public should be aware that release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent commitment offense, prior convictions arenot considered.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/28/14 at 10:00 p.m.

Jeri Williams
Chief of Police

Oxnard Police Department

R. Jason Benites
Assistant Chief

Scott Whitney
Assistant Chief

OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Operation
DATE/TIME:	January 13, 2015 / 0700-1000 Hours
LOCATION:	City of Oxnard
PREPARED BY:	Derek Miller, Traffic Officer (805) 385-7749 derek.miller@oxnardpd.org
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO:	Jamie Brown, Traffic Coordinator (805) 385-7749 jamie.brown@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
As school is now back in session after the holiday break and students are again traveling to and from school on the city’s streets, the Oxnard Police Department wants to place an emphasis on pedestrian and bicycle safety. The safe travel of pedestrians and bicyclists on our city’s roadways is everyone’s responsibility. Certain precautions can be taken to reduce the number and severity of collisions involving pedestrians and bicyclists. Pedestrians are reminded to obey regulatory traffic signs and only travel in areas where it is permitted and safe to walk. Bicyclists should wear an appropriate helmet at all times to minimize injuries in the case of a collision or fall. Tragically, 95 children under the age of 14 were killed in traffic related crashes in California in 2012.

This morning, January 13^th, the Oxnard Police Department Traffic Unit conducted a pedestrian and bicycle safety operation in the area of Oxnard Boulevard and Gonzales Road between the hours of 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Both uniformed and undercover officers participated in this operation which specifically focused on violations related to pedestrian and bicycle safety.

During the operation, officers issued 25 citations to pedestrians who illegally trespassed by crossing over the railroad tracks in areas where such crossing is dangerous and prohibited. Three citations were issued to bicyclists and skateboarders for not wearing a helmet. Pedestrians are reminded and encouraged to only cross railroad tracks where prohibited and when safe. Bicyclists and skateboarders, under the age of 18, are reminded that they are required by law to wear a helmet while riding.

Funding for this operation was provided to the Oxnard Police Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: January 13, 2015 / 2000 hours